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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,997.46, 513,360.12 and 202,235.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,997.46, 513,360.12 and 202,235.23 is: 279,086.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,997.46 : 513,360.12 = 202,235.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,997.46/513,360.12 = 202,235.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,997.46x = 513,360.12 × 202,235.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,997.46x = 103,819,501,941.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,819,501,941.03/371,997.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,086.59

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